If you have a short time in Kigali, a city tour is ideal for you. The vibrancy of Kigali is beautifully showcased as you venture to where the first modern building was built, which laid the foundations for Rwanda’s capital city. The Kigali city tour includes sensory stops at the city market, a well organised, whirling space selling a variety of vegetables, fruits, cereals, wood, home products and textiles, souvenirs, mementos and handcrafted goods. Book a trip today
Key tours and Experiences in Kigali city
Rwanda Musuem (Natural History Museum)
You will Explore the history of Kigali and Rwanda’s colonial past at this museum. The Museum exhibits on Rwanda’s geology and natural wonders. The view from the garden is magnificent and showcases the flourishing urban sprawl. Find the time to interact with the artisans of the Inema Art Centre. This pivotal contemporary art gallery in Kigali boasts colourful paintings and sculptures and is the ideal place to revel in colourful dance and musical performances.
The Natural History Museum (Formerly known as the Kandt House) is a Museum of history and former house of Doctor Richard Kandt. The Museum is found between Mount Kigali and Mount Jali. Kandt was a famous German explorer who built the very first modern building in Rwanda
Mount Kigali
This will probably be the first place you will visit. It is not actually a mountain but the tallest of the many hills in Kigali. Mount Kigali has the highest point in the city enabling visitors to get amazing views of the city, the countryside and beautiful hills. You will enjoy panoramic views of Kigali city and surrounding hills.
The Presidential Museum
During you Kigali city tour, you will also visit the Presidential Museum. This Museum was the state house or residence of Rwanda’s two former presidents. You will also get to learn about other events leading to and after the Rwanda genocide after visiting this Museum.
Kigali Genocide Memorial
The memorial center has three main exhibitions focuses on general information about the 1994 genocide, innocent children who died during the same genocidee and then exhibition covers genocides that occurred in the different parts of the world. As a visitor, you will learn about the situation before, during and after the genocide through documentaries, videos or personal presentations. The whole experience can be very touching but nevertheless important to educate people about the horrors of genocides so that it never happens anywhere else again.
Artisan shops
This city tour will take you to visit the best artisan shops in Kigali where you can buy souvenirs and take back home as a memory of your time in Kigali. The best artisan centers are Inema Art Center, Ivuka Arts studios and Caplaki. Buying souvenirs in centers like the Caplaki Handcrafts Co-operatives is a good way of supporting the local population and especially the women who are involved in making the art pieces.
Kimironko Market
The best place to learn about the culture of a new place is in their markets. Kigali has many local markets where residents go to shop for local items and food stuffs. Kimironko is one of the most popular for shopping spices, herbs, vegetables, fruits, salt, meat and fish. You will also find individuals selling different art pieces and more, you will Immerse yourself in the local culture and daily life by exploring this bustling market.
Lake Nyarutaram
If you want to mingle with the local people and communities living outside the main city center, we can take you to this lake, you will go swimming and fishing in this lake. Lake Nyarutarama is one of the birding destinations in Rwanda and you can catch sight of species like the African Hobby, Bat Hawk, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Cisticolas, Little Bee-eater, Red-backed Shrike, Red-chested Cuckoo, Spot-flanked Barbet
Helicopter Tours
We also organize charters or scenic tours by helicopter throughout Rwanda.The can be done in a group of6, 5 and 3 passengers. Scenic tours range from 30 minutes to two and a half hours, and promise a remarkable bird’s-eye view of the land of a thousand hills. You need to book these tours in advance.
Nyandungu Eco-Park Kigali
Nyandungu Eco-Park Kigali is Rwanda’s first restored urban wetland transformed into an eco-park, it is about 121 hectares and thrives with a variety of flora and fauna. It’s a destination for those seeking tranquility, adventure, and an education in biodiversity. You will enjoy Acacia Savannah, enchanting Mixed Woodlands, serene indigenous Woodlands, and vibrant Wetland Vegetation.
You will opt to do hiking of the scenic trails, cycling winding paths, bird-watching diverse avian species, enjoying a meal in our restaurant, or relaxing with a picnic in botanical gardens. Contact us to Book your day trip in Kigali
